GYM BAG Essentials
What do I really need to take to the gym? A question many of you may be asking yourselves constantly! Do I actually need this? Will I actually use that? To answer your questions, we have created a list of our top 12 gym bag essentials...
Knowing what to pack in your gym bag can be a tricky one! The essentials can be different for everyone. It all depends on the exercises you perform, how sweaty you get and how big your gym bag is! However, we have put together a guide of our top 12 gym bag essentials to give you one less thing to worry about... 1. Barbell Pad This little beauty is placed around the barbell to give you some extra padding when you perform moves such as: squats, lunges and hip thrusts. They give you that little extra comfort and encourages you to lift a little heavier! 2. Weight Training Belt This WWE style belt is used to protect your lower back and brace your core while doing heavy over-the-head lifts, squats, deadlifts and any other exercises that may cause strain to your lower back. Having one of these is essential for protecting your back and allows you to lift a little heavier while being protected.
3. Wrist Supports & Lifting Straps Whether you choose one or the other or you try both; they are equally as useful when lifting heavy weights. The wrist supports are amazing for keeping your wrists safe and straight when lifting, whereas the lifting straps wrap around the bar/handles of the weights and take some of the heavy pressure off of your finger joints. This means you can lift weights while being kinder to your joints. 4. Resistance & Booty Bands Resistance bands are great for warming up the muscles before lifting. They put tension on the muscles without the heavy weight which allows them to warm up. They are also a great essential to have during a lockdown while gyms are shut as they are so versatile and can be used to target most muscle groups in the body. Booty bands on the other hand are perfect for warming up and activating the glutes before a leg session. Like resistance bands, they are also perfect for an athome booty workout during the pandemic.
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